Tanzania opposition leader arrested at rally, his party says – Reuters

In a significant escalation of political tensions ⁢in Tanzania,prominent opposition leader Edwin⁢ Sifuna was arrested ⁤during a rally held by his party,the⁣ Opposition‌ Alliance for Change and Transparency⁢ (ACT). The incident, ​reported by ACT officials, raises serious questions about‍ the state of democratic freedoms in‍ the country as the ruling government faces criticism for its increasingly authoritarian tactics. Sifuna’s arrest comes at a time ‌when opposition…